To table the resolution amending the joint rules by providing that neither the Senate or house will dispose of any portion of the contingent find of their respe

On Dec 12, 1848, the House voted 80–87. Result: failed. By party: Others 70–16, Democrats 10–71. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 80
No: 87
Did not vote: 69
Date: Dec 12, 1848

By party

Others70 yes · 16 no · 36 didn’t vote
Democrats10 yes · 71 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hammons D-ME voted yes
Asa William Henry Clapp D-ME voted yes
Frederick William Lord D-NY voted yes
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted yes
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted yes
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted yes
Samuel Lahm D-OH voted yes
Benjamin Babock Thurston D-RI voted yes
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted yes
William Pitt Lynde D-WI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution amending the joint…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-328/to-table-the-resolution-amending-the-joint-rules-by (accessed 2026-10-15).